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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,409.32, 341,506.92 and 175,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,409.32, 341,506.92 and 175,996.48 is: 242,933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,409.32 : 341,506.92 = 175,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,409.32/341,506.92 = 175,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,409.32x = 341,506.92 × 175,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,409.32x = 60,104,015,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,104,015,815.64/247,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,933.52

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